Following their matchup, which the Trail Blazers won 130-115 behind Nurkic's 24 points and 10 rebounds, their exchange continued.

"I think I'm better shooter than him. I mean, I'm for sure (a better shooter)," said Nurkic, according to Trail Blazers beat writer Casey Holdahl. "The way he's able to shoot, or not able to shoot, is ridiculous."